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- http://oad.simmons.edu/oadwiki/Guides_for_OA_journal_publishers
- http://scholarlyoa.com/2012/12/06/bealls-list-of-predatory-publishers-2013

#### About SUNJournals

The implementation of a platform to host (open access) online journals is a collaborative effort between the Library and Information Service and departments and units affiliated with Stellenbosch University, in support of the mission and strategy of the University. SUNJournals is the name of the service offered to our clients in addition to SUNScholar and SUNConferences.

Please read our latest information brochure.

#### About OJS

Open Journal Systems (OJS) open source software is used as a hosting platform. OJS is a journal management and publishing system that has been developed by the Public Knowledge Project through its federally funded efforts to expand and improve access to research.

#### About DOAJ

- http://www.doaj.org

The aim of the Directory of Open Access Journals is to increase the visibility and ease of use of open access scientific and scholarly journals thereby promoting their increased usage and impact. The Directory aims to be comprehensive and cover all open access scientific and scholarly journals that use a quality control system to guarantee the content. In short a one stop shop for users to Open Access Journals.

#### About OASPA

- http://www.oaspa.org

Our mission is to represent the interests of Open Access (OA) journal and book publishers globally in all scientific, technical and scholarly disciplines. This mission will be carried out through exchanging information, setting standards, advancing models, advocacy, education, and the promotion of innovation.

#### About CrossRef

- http://www.crossref.org

Mission statement: "CrossRef's goal is to be a trusted collaborative organization with broad community connections; authoritative and innovative in support of a persistent, sustainable infrastructure for scholarly communication."

#### About ALPSP

- http://www.alpsp.org

ALPSP's Mission is: To connect, train and inform the scholarly and professional publishing community and to be an advocate on behalf of the non-profit publishing sector

And our Vision is: To be the scholarly publishing association with the most impact globally and thus to create a successful future for scholarly and professional publishers.

#### About COPE

- http://publicationethics.org

COPE provides advice to editors and publishers on all aspects of publication ethics and, in particular, how to handle cases of research and publication misconduct. It also provides a forum for its members to discuss individual cases (meeting four times a year in the UK and once a year in North America). COPE does not investigate individual cases but encourages editors to ensure that cases are investigated by the appropriate authorities (usually a research institution or employer).

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